Carnoustie Beach
Dundee, Angus
A sandy beached backed by a small town and a famous golf course. Caution - Bathing water quality samples taken by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on 3 & 8 July 2006 did not meet legal minimum standards.
Beach Type
Sand/rockFacilities
ToiletsA promenade and a bandstand
Shops and cafes and a leisure centre
Activities
SwimmingFishing
Golf
Nature and Wildlife
The area to the south is used by the military for firing ranges.Parking
Parking available on the beach.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoAwards and Recommendations
Green Coast AwardMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: DundeeCounty: Angus
Latitude/Longitude: 56.4982, -2.70423
Postcode: DD7 6AR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Take the A930 out of DundeePublic Transport
There is a train station close-byNearest Railway Stations
Carnoustie (Less than half a mile away)Golf Street (Less than a mile away)
Barry Links (About a mile and a half away)
Monifieth (Approx. 5 miles away)
Balmossie (Approx. 5 miles away)